Why I Love the American Herbalists Guild Symposium
My first American Herbalists Guild Symposium (AHG) was in Calloway Gardens, Georgia. I figured since it was only a few hours away from my home, I would check it out and see if it was worth the time and money. I wanted to see what it was all about. But, before I tell you all […]
Herbs for Women: Coping with Women’s Health Issues
Are you familiar with this scenario? You go to the doctor’s office with a health issue unique to women. You get prescribed a synthetic hormone or some other pill only to find it has undesirable side effects. You are concerned, but you’re not sure what to do. Women are faced with these difficult decisions every […]
How Exotic Rose Can Grace Your Life [+ Recipes!]
“When love came first to earth, the Spring Spread rose-beds to receive him.” – Campbell Rose is perhaps the most celebrated of all fragrances. She has been called “Queen of the Flowers” and has a decidedly feminine nature—everything from her associations with romantic love to female health.
How to Make the Ultimate Herbal Steam
As an herbalist and aromatherapist, I get asked more questions about how to support the skin holistically than perhaps any other topic. In the winter months, we can find ourselves putting our skin on the back burner of our wellness routine. Schedules are hectic, daylight hours are short, and the many holiday feasts can leave […]
4 Festive Herbal Iced Teas for July Fourth
I was a tea fanatic long before I joined Team ACHS. But since I’ve been on staff here—where herbal experts, DIY whizzes, and botanical resources abound—I’ve been able to go a bit wild with my tea obsession. I look for any opportunity to experiment with different herbal blends and flavors. And now that Independence Day […]
Top 10 Tips for Starting Seeds this Spring
Seeds are a cheap and easy way to expand your garden. When to start seeds depends on your zone, so be sure to check with your local agricultural extension agent for a list of what to start in your area and when. Or, if you prefer a more techy approach, you can try an online […]
Growing Lavender Brings Summer Fun
With mild, rainy winters and precious months of warm (or even hot!) summer sun, we are fortunate to live in a climate that is ideal for farming and gardening here in western Oregon. Lavender is just one of the many flowering plants that can thrive in our Eden-like land of the Pacific Northwest, if given […]
Why Alternative Treatments are Better for Veterans
Why Alternative Treatments are Better for Veterans According to a study published in June, 44% of U.S. military members experience chronic pain following combat deployment. 15.1% of those seek the use of opioids[1] for relief.[2] This statistic is particularly disconcerting when it’s known that opioid use accompanies a slew of scary side effects such as […]
How to Make a Luscious Herbal Moisturizer
By Kelly Johnson and Renee Long Skin, being the largest organ in the body, protects you, insulates you, and connects you to the world. With harsh, cold weather in the winter and exposure to damaging UVA/UVB rays in the summer, your skin takes a beating all year long. Doesn’t it deserve a little extra TLC? […]
20 Herbal Medicine Terms You Should Know
20 Herbal Medicine Terms You Should Know Tomorrow is HerbDay, and we’re celebrating all things herbs with our friends at the American Herbalist Guild, the American Botanical Council, United Plant Savers, and all the other wonderful herbal organizations here in the States. We’d love for you to join in the festivities! HerbDay is dedicated to […]
An Interview with Author Lori Bell
“I want to try natural remedies for healing and holistic health, but I don’t know where to start.” Lori Bell (an American College of Healthcare Sciences alumna) often heard this lament at farmer’s markets while selling natural products through her homegrown business, Sun Kissed Herbal. In response, she began showing novice natural medicine users that […]
10 Tips for a Good Night’s Sleep
I knew I’d been feeling tired. But when I saw the data [boom. Sexy data!] from my first night with my new Jawbone UP a couple of weeks ago, I was truly shocked. “Sweetie… You’re tired because you got 4 1/2 hours sleep!” said the voice in my head. The scary thing is, I have […]
